The Government is planning to repay €8 billion in loans received during the financial crisis ahead of schedule.

Spain has begun three days of mourning after a high-speed rail collision killed 68 people and injured scores.

Just over a quarter of the population have experienced sexual violence as an adult, according to a report.

Canada and the European Union will craft "a new chapter" in their alliance at a Montreal summit that opens today, the EU chief has said, as they navigate uncertain relations with the US.

All-Ireland SFC champions Mayo have secured six places on this year's PwC Football All-Star team, with eight different counties represented on the selection.